FCPS News

As we approach Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many FCPS employees who are also military veterans.

Twenty-two schools across Fairfax County Public Schools are celebrating being honored with a Green Flag award from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through the EcoSchools U.S. program. Only 56 Green Flags were awarded nationwide.

The first set of Boundary Review Community Meetings are scheduled. Families, staff, and community members will be able to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Forty-eight students representing 17 Fairfax County high schools and one elementary school have been selected for the 2024 All-Virginia Orff Ensemble, the 2024 All-Virginia Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, and the 2024 Virginia Music Educators Association Senior Honors Choir.

Veterans embrace the call to help grow good citizens by leading scores of students in eight Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units across Fairfax County Public Schools.

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE - There are many ways to help children take on new challenges, learn new skills, and feel valued to spark discovery that encourages children to grow as individuals and contribute to a positive school community.

Dr. Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she went to a launch of a "Library of Games," Fairview's 125th anniversary, held meetings with parents, community members, and students, and more!

At John Lewis High School, students are stepping up to advocate for disability rights and justice, inspired by the legacy of Congressman John R. Lewis. Through the innovative John R. Lewis Leadership Program, students engage in experiential learning, gaining invaluable skills in government and human…

In this issue, read about Resources for Families, the Impact Aid Survey, and Calendar Reminders

West Springfield High School's Tamino Beba performs in a new German movie, and his experience in the Dual Language Immersion Program helped him on set.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the inaugural State of Our Schools presentation as well as the Woodson renaming ceremony, visited schools, attended sporting events, and met with staff, parents, the…

October 24, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

The FCPS school board voted last year to rename Woodson High School for Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is widely considered the “Father of Black History.” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a journalist and an educator, later became Dean of Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Fairfax County Public Schools and George Mason University are expanding a partnership that will streamline the path to higher education for high school students through a Direct Admissions Program.

In this issue learn about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, immunization clinics, National Drug Take Back Day, and more!

Cardinal Forest Elementary School first-graders took a field trip to their future high school, and met West Springfield's Varsity football players and cheerleaders on the field for an outdoor story session that aims to promote reading and build community.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she held meetings with families, staff, and the community, visited schools, a bike rodeo, and more!

The College Board announced that 17 FCPS high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll. Schools can earn bronze, silver, gold, or platinum distinction.

In this issue, learn about an orientation for families, immunization clinics, the college fair, and youth survey.

Students who walk to school help their class win the Golden Sneaker.

Angie Aldave helps multicultural families access programs, resources, and opportunities within FCPS that many may find intimidating — similar to how she felt when she first arrived in the U.S.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared good news about student achievement, attended the FCPS Excellence Awards, presented updates on restorative justice, and more!

October 10, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

The clinics at Frost Middle School are one of many ways FCPS is providing opportunities for students to receive their required immunizations.

In this issue, learn about the Boundary Review process, National Principal's Month, and Community Conversations.

October is National School Principals Month. We celebrate our dedicated school leaders who play an essential role in shaping their communities and paving pathways for success for each and every student and staff member in their schools. At the 2024 FCPS Honors ceremony, Raven Jones, principal of…

Five Fairfax County public schools have been awarded a 2024 Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Award. Two schools received the Highest Achievement Exemplar Award, and three received both the Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award and the Continuous Improvement Graduation and Completion Index and…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared student achievements, hosted Community and Employee Conversations, and more!

Sixty-nine Fairfax County Public Schools students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) ® Capstone Diploma and nineteen students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2023-24 school year.

In this issue, read about upcoming immunization clinics, how FCPS teaches reading and writing, and 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of October 2024.

We are proud to have all Fairfax County public schools accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.

Make an Impact! Become a Special Education Teacher! Attend Our Special Education Virtual Information Session on Thursday, October 10 (6 - 7:15 p.m.)

Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Thanks to our colleagues on the custodial team, we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work. FCPS employs more than 1,300 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors to maintain our more than 28 million square…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she made several school visits, presented updates on literacy in elementary school, and more!

Joint statement from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on the increasing social media threats targeting our schools.

Educate Fairfax received $131,056.80 from the now-dissolved Association of Fairfax Professional Educators (AFPE).

Fairfax County seniors in the class of 2024 continued to perform well above state and global averages on the SAT, according to results released by the College Board.

September 26, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

In this issue, read about a school being recognized nationally for excellence, FCPS' plan to further support for military-connected students, and upcoming immunization clinics.

Spring Hill Elementary School has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The Fairfax County public school is among eight schools in Virginia and 356 schools in the country receiving the honor this year.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared results from the Fairfax Youth County Survey, attended Back to School Nights, and more!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid has established a goal for FCPS to become a Purple Star Division by the 2026-27 school year. Virginia school districts are awarded Purple Star Division status with 100% of their schools earning and/or maintaining their Purple Star…

Indiana Obando has an unwavering passion for learning. An immigrant to Northern Virginia from Nicaragua, she was amazed at the differences she encountered in school in the United States. Today, she connects with students who are also new to the country and connects with them through empathy…

Recent news of another school shooting in our nation has deeply impacted our community. Parents, students, and staff want to know what more can be done to keep our places of learning safe from gun violence.

In this issue, read about National Merit Semifinalists, an upcoming Student Survey on Well-Being, and Updating Immunization Records

Dranesville Elementary School’s systematized approach to promoting attendance sees chronic absenteeism drop from 20.6 percent to 6.9 percent in one year.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited elementary and middle schools, joined a 5K, and more!

September 12, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

One hundred ninety-one students from 19 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are among the semifinalists named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2025. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), which also serves as the Governor’s Regional School for Northern…